Zizipo Mqum
Production Manager/ Media Buyer
Cosmo City, Roodepoort
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with a proven track record at Urban Brew Studios, excelling in project management and team development. Successfully negotiated media contracts and maintained 100% on-time delivery of campaigns. Adept at coordinating cross-functional teams and optimizing project schedules to enhance performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Urban Brew Studios
02.2021 - 04.2025
- Negotiated with media vendors and outlets to secure the best rates, placements and terms for advertising campaigns.
- Managed budget for media purchases ensuring that campaigns stay within allocated spending limits.
- Supervised the execution of advertising campaigns to completion making sure that its within clients deadlines
- Managed filming schedules for channels, both pre- and post-production
- Coordinated with teams to execute advertising strategies and manage campaigns from inception to delivery
- Analyzed campaign performance and suggested improvements to management and team members
- Maintained and optimized project schedules, ensuring 100% on-time delivery
- Issued RFQs, POs, managed timesheets and supplier cost estimates for accurate budgeting
- Organized departmental records and supported administrative needs of 115 staff
- Liaised regularly with clients to understand needs and provide timely updates
- Created meeting minutes and reports; independently managed the Head of Channel's calendar
Office Administrator
Tirisano Airconditioning and Projects Inc
03.2015 - 03.2020
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
Brand Promoter
Tradeway Promotions
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Boosted brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing strategies and engaging promotional events.
- Handled customer inquiries promptly and professionally while providing knowledgeable recommendations based on their needs or interests.
- Assisted in the development of eye-catching visual merchandising displays to attract customers and drive sales growth.
- Trained and mentored new Brand Promoters to ensure consistent messaging across all promotional activities.
Education
Advertising And Marketing
Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of The Witwatersrand
Braamfontein 04.2001 -
Skills
Production planning
Production line management
Team development
Project management
File Management
Timesheet Processing
Project Coordination
Timeline
Production Manager
Urban Brew Studios
02.2021 - 04.2025
Office Administrator
Tirisano Airconditioning and Projects Inc
03.2015 - 03.2020
Brand Promoter
Tradeway Promotions
02.2012 - 08.2014
Advertising And Marketing
Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
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